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Southern Cross
A Publication of The Southern Division of The National Ski Patrol
2003-04, Number 3
In This Issue
From Division Director........ 1
From the Assistants
First Assistant ........... 2
South Area ............... 3
North Area ............... 3
ADD/OEC Supervisor .... 8
From the Regions
Virginia.................... 4
West Virginia ............. 5
Blue Ridge ................ 6
Deep South ............... 6
Smoky Mountain .......... 7
From Supervisors and Advisors
Student Program ......... 8
Awards .................... 9
PES .......................11
Course Announcements
MTR-2 ...................11
Around The Division
1st Aid at Sugar .............12
Bollinger’s Retirement .......12
Division Roster ...............13
Calendars .....................17
(Entries in blue are navigational links.)
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Southern Cross—June 2004
June 2004
Annual Snow Report
Neil Booth, Division Director
Now think about this! Is he
really going to talk about snowfall?
Well, probably not! But, we all
know the importance of this
measurement factor. It can be
measured through naturally
occurring snowfall, through the
wonders of snowmaking capacity,
and unfortunately it is diminished
by warm weather, fog and rain! We
can measure things in many different ways! So, let’s look at
how we measure our success factors in our “Snow Report”.
Perhaps the best place to begin my measurement is with the people
patrolling at resorts in the south. This past year, our numbers grew by
4.6%, going from 1180 people last season, to 1235 this year. People are
what make up our entire system. You are the dedicated members of your
respective patrol. You are the people interested in becoming instructors
and mentors to the people within your patrol and the system. You might
be a leader within the patrol, or a leader within the geographic boundaries
comprising the division. We can measure ourselves with the great
patrollers in our system and the function that we provide to our resorts. I
had the wonderful opportunity to meet and ski with a lot of people this
past season. Your interest and dedication to the passion of snow sports is
to be commended!
Another measurement is the educational training that is provided or
made available to you. Each year, as OEC Technicians, we undergo
extremely important educational updates, affecting snow sports
emergency care. We participate in the annual resort lift evacuation and on
the hill requirements to ensure we provide the best service to the public
and resorts we represent. Education is provided in many facets of
patrolling, all designed to make each of us more proficient and valuable
to the resort. Education keeps people vibrant! We learn each and every
day in our lives. Patrolling is simply another learning opportunity for you.
If we stop learning, we stop growing!
There were three main educational focuses this past year. One was
focused towards the endeavor to strengthen the Instructor Development
educational opportunities for the system. These are the people responsible
for teaching courses to you. This is how you are introduced to becoming a
discipline instructor—the first step and an extremely important one. Once
this teaching course is completed, you are assigned a mentor who is
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ultimately responsible for ensuring that you have the knowledge to actually run an educational discipline course. No
more simply throwing you into the snowmaking pond to see if you can swim! Perhaps more important is the fact
that you do not have to swim 1,000 laps to be approved, nor hold your breath under water for four minutes before
you are anointed as an instructor. The main and only objective here is to make sure the instructional staff is
effective.
The second focus was more definition towards the Senior educational program. This program enriches your
abilities and helps make you a more valuable patroller. Like everything in life, exposure to new learning is true
growth. The Senior program is all about the process of learning and growth, as a patroller. It is personal growth. Do
not stop here, progress into Certified! Like the Army says, “Be all that you can be”.
The last education focus was to look at our Student Program. It was decided by the Board of Directors, that this
program will be disbanded, effective immediately. While it saddens many people, do not despair. The educational
opportunities still exist as they always have. The system no longer defines members beyond patrollers. Age is
merely a period in time that we all pass through. Actually, the main thinking was, it will be great to have youthful
participation within each and every educational program. Patrollers are one—they are not defined by age, pay status
or classification.
Now that we have identified our great people, educational programs and opportunities, we begin to see how this
all fits into the resorts we service. We are successful because of the support we receive from management. We are
successful because of the attitudes we have and the desire to be the best we can be. Resort management and the
snow sports public require this of us. We rise to the challenge in all instances because of people like you, because of
the resorts we represent, because of the passion we have towards helping others, because of the camaraderie we
share with one another.
Now, reflect back to the beginning of the “Annual Snow Report”. How deep is our snow? Very, very deep
because of the wonderful coverage provided by our people, education and resorts. But, take this one step further and
ask yourself, who makes up the patrol, region, division or the national organization? People! People like you! It
takes your willingness to step out and become part of a larger cause. This larger cause however is not the region nor
division, nor should it ever be. The larger cause is the circle of influence YOU have on others within the entire
system. If others had not stepped forward, who would have trained you? Is it time for you to step out and become
involved? We all have talents in many areas. What are your areas of talent? Help others by sharing your talents by
becoming a specific discipline instructor or trainer. This is truly how we measure our “Annual Snow Report”,
through successes that each and every member has!
I wish each and every one of you the most enjoyable summer. I also want to thank everyone for all that you do
for the sport and our system. Southern patrollers are the best!
From the Assistants...
Instructor Development Program
Morgan Armstrong
First Assistant Division Director and Instructor Development Supervisor
TEACHERS TO TEACH THE TEACHERS NEEDED:
The Instructor Development Program begins the process from patroller to becoming a
teacher. This is the entry program for all instructors. No matter the program (Mountain Travel
& Rescue, Outdoor Emergency Care, Avalanche or any other program taught by the National
Ski Patrol), the Instructor Development Course starts the process to change a patroller into an instructor. Therefore,
we need the best teachers to help us create a foundation upon which to build all the other teaching programs in our
division.
Patrol Representatives have been challenged to send in the names of those patrollers they would like to see
become instructors in our program to an Instructor Development Region Administrator or to me, the Division
Supervisor. I am offering a personal invitation and a challenge to each patroller. If you would like to receive some of
the best information available on how to teach effectively, then this is the program for you. If you are already an
instructor, we also would like you to join our ranks. The good news is that once you have become an instructor,
there is a quick and easy way to either add another discipline or change from one program to another. You do not
have to take any courses on how to teach over. You are assigned a mentor and the process is quick and easy. We
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would like to increase the ranks of the Instructor Development Staff, so please send in your name to join or for more
information. More classes are being planned for this program and we will need you.
If you are interested please contact one of the following for an application or for more information:
Morgan Armstrong ................Division Supervisor
Gregory S. Rash.....................West Virginia Region Administrator
Kenn Buckner ........................Virginia Region Administrator
Ann T. Wood .........................Blue Ridge Region Administrator
Bob Landin.............................Smoky Mountain and Deep South Region Administrator
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Be All You Can Be…
Dennis Slagle
Assistant Division Director—South Area
After more than 10 years of writing articles for the SC, it is getting harder and harder
for me to think of subjects to write about that are not repetitious. I can think of a lot of
unique topics to write about if it were about assembly of an M 4, CZ 52, or K98. Or I
could write about rare models of Triumph bikes, like the little known 725cc model of ’73.
I am sure there are some who would be interested in knowing about some unusual features
of early ‘80s models of Harley Davidson motorcycles. I would never make a good journalist, so I am glad I don’t
have to make a living that way.
Everyone likes a bargain don’t they? Do you like to save money on ski equipment? There are some real
bargains on the National Website if you haven’t found them already. You have to log in to member services, and
then go to “promotional offers”. There are discounts and closeout prices on equipment from several manufacturers.
These include Rossignol, Dolomite, Elan, Lange, Dynastar and Patagonia.
There are many more, so take a peek at what is there. You just may find something you need at a great price.
While you are there at member services, make sure that all your information is correct, and if not please correct
it. All the email addresses for the Southern Cross come from the national office information, so if nothing else,
ensure that your email address there is current. The Southern Division thanks you for getting an electronic copy of
the Southern Cross, and all the patrollers in Southern Division thank you for ensuring that dues have not gone up.
We will even save a tree or two in the process. If you have an email address, and it is not listed, please do so. We
still have more to save by emailing the Southern Cross. You don’t even have to save an electronic copy anywhere,
as it is stored on the website for easy retrieval.
This issue includes calendars for the Southern Area regions. Although subject to change, these calendars are
already fairly complete for the upcoming season. Check them out for all the events that are planned in your vicinity,
especially if there is one that you have been waiting for. Find out when it is scheduled, and plan ahead so you don’t
miss it.
Have a great summer and stay in shape for next season.
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Notes From The North
Jan Starr
Assistant Division Director—North Area
Hope everyone had enough snow and cold and got good skiing in. Sounds like all
the areas in the Northern part of the division had good seasons. I tried to get to most
everyone at some point during the season and enjoyed skiing with and meeting new
folks. If I missed your area I will get there for sure next season. I know there were some
losses and my heart goes out to those involved. Been there, done that.
Our programs were strong this past season. Good turnouts for Avalanche, ID, MTR
and Nordic events. Good to hear of the involvement. We need that to stay strong in our
areas. New knowledge is good. Let’s see even better results for next season. Check your calendar for a course near
you and start planning now. Ski season will be here before you know it.
Congratulations to all the award winners. Good to see so many this year, and they were all well deserved. Enjoy
your summer, and spend time with your friends and family.
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From the Regions...
Virginia Region
Bill Smith, Virginia Region Director
Well here we are at the end of another ski season, about to enjoy patrol picnics,
family vacations and can you believe it, even doing some early planning for the ’04 - ’05
ski season. Here in Virginia, we had a great ski season with more than the usual number of
ski days for most of our areas. This was in great part due to a lot of new equipment, water
supplies, etc. that were installed in the areas this past year.
On a much sadder note, Bryce has recently been hit especially hard with the passing
of two of their patroller’s. First, Michael B. Monaghan, a proud member of NSP since
1986, and a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel lost his long battle with leukemia on March
19th. He had been receiving treatment at Lackland Air Force Base, TX when he succumbed to the disease. Mike
joined NSP in Heidelberg, Germany while on active duty in the Army. He started with the Heidelberg Ski Patrol
where he completed basic training in 1986. He immediately continued his training and became an OEC instructor
and a Senior Patroller in 1987. After his tour in Germany, Mike was reassigned to the Washington, DC area where
he joined the Wintergreen Ski Patrol before transferring to Bryce Patrol. Mike is survived by his 20-year-old
daughter, Meggan a Senior patroller, his 16-year-old son, Corey, who also recently became a Basic Ski Patroller
before his Dad's untimely death, and former wife Judi Kay-Monaghan, Southern Division OEC Program Supervisor.
Funeral services were held at Arlington National Cemetery on May 20th with full military honors.
On Thursday, April 15, 2004, Marsha D. Farris, beloved wife of Joel K. Farris and mother of Jackson Marshall
Farris of Alexandria died unexpectedly at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. A former Labor and Delivery Nurse at
Washington Hospital Center, and Ski Patroller at Bryce Resort, she fought a battle with cancer the past three years.
During a reception at the funeral home those in attendance were reminded by a friend of Marsha’s that it is not so
much how short the time between when you were born and when you die, but how you spend the dash in between
those two dates. Marsha lived her dash to the fullest each and every day and touched many, many people along her
journey. Marsha’s incredible spirit and optimistic attitude will be sorely missed by all.
Now, some sunnier news from the Commonwealth. Massanutten has just gotten a new PR. His name is Ronald
E. Dull. Recently, Ron has been out
hiking the remaining portion of the A/T he
and his dad had not completed earlier.
Congratulations Ron on both your new
duties and the completion of a life long
dream!
In late February, Virginia’s Senior
Candidate class went through the usual
rigors of Emergency Management and
S&T evaluations. Overall, the group
proved to be very successful in their
efforts toward completing their goal of
becoming Senior patroller’s. From the
crop of candidates (see photo of class), we
now have six new Seniors. They include:
Nancy DiBenedetto, Bryce; George
Vandenbosche, Massanutten; Peggy
Harris, Bob Leavenworth, Ted Forbes,
and Greg Pence, all of Wintergreen.
Congratulations to all!!!
The Virginia Region Senior S&T Evaluation was held at
From a very reliable source, we hear
Wintergreen on February 21
that over the summer, Wintergreen will be
installing a new “Six Pack” lift in the Highlands area of that resort. Way to go Wintergreen!!!
Recently the Executive Officers of the Division along with the Board of Directors met at the Spring Officers
Meeting in Boone, NC to begin planning for the coming ski season. During those sessions, the draft regional training
calendars were put together. As you will see from the attached calendar, there are many great training programs
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available to all patroller’s throughout the Southern Division. If there isn’t one convenient in your immediate area,
look around and I’m sure you will find what you need somewhere in the Division. Everyone is welcome to attend
any of these programs. In the very near future, fliers for the Virginia programs will be sent to all of the Patrol Rep’s
so they can assist their membership in finding just the right program for each of you. Please take advantage of these
training programs.
During that same meeting, many awards were presented to both individuals and patrols for their
accomplishments last year. Here in Virginia we are all very proud of the folks at Bryce for being named the
Outstanding Southern Division Alpine Ski Patrol in small patrol category, and to Wintergreen for helping to make
it a clean sweep by being awarded the Outstanding Southern Division Alpine Ski Patrol in the large patrol category.
Way to go guys and gals!!!
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West Virginia Region
Jon Dragan, West Virginia Region Director
It was another great season here in the hills of West Virginia with cold temperatures
and lots of natural snow.
Timberline started their season with the replacement of an existing lift and a good
natural base augmented by the snowmakers. Everyone on the patrol was eager to try the
four-stroke snowmobile and it seems the way to go for a quieter running machine. The
summer will bring many patrol activities on the slopes as well as the beginning of the
summer OEC class. Many hours of planning will go into the activities for the summer
and the upcoming ski swaps.
Snowshoe had a great season with seven new candidates passing their basic, one new senior and two new
certified. They have started a Student Program with five persons enrolled. New condos being built, a new restaurant
opened, and the first 24 hour ski race, which premiered at Silvercreek this year, was a big hit. It was a bit more
challenging than most thought it would
be!! Snowshoe is planning an exciting
summer—they are opening up their
revamped mountain bike program with the
inclusion of a free ride park. This is
essentially a terrain park for downhill
mountain bikes. The mountain bike patrol
has a record 25 patrollers signed up, which
is a good thing as they expect to see a lot of
action. The NORBA race is at Snowshoe
on June 10-13 with a new 24 mile
marathon cross country course, which will
be ridden by the contestants (anyone
interested?). The 24 hour race is back again
on June 26 -27. If anyone would like to
keep their skill finely tuned they are
welcome to join us for any of these events.
We have a full summer schedule, only two
weekends that don't have a major activity,
check out our web site for full details.
While vacationing in Key West, Dan and Steve Vincent of the
Once December's cold temperatures
Snowshoe Patrol found this unique hotel. It is rumored that the
arrived, the snow makers at the New and
hotel manager might let Southern Division patrollers stay
Improved Winterplace went all out to make
for free IF they bring a letter from their Patrol Rep. Try it. The only
sure the slopes stayed covered all winter
slope they have is on the far side of the island. It’s a small hill
long. Winterplace opened with 19 slopes
created by capping their landfill. Unfortunately, the coldest it has
ready for the skiing public and within a few
ever been there is 44 degrees—just not cold enough for the white
short weeks the entire mountain was open
stuff. How can it be "Paradise" without skiing? You’ll just have to
think of something else to do when in Margaritaville.
and stayed open until closing in late March.
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Not only did Winterplace have plenty of snow, but they also had one of the best bump runs in the state. Thanks to
some dedicated efforts and a lot of work from several patrollers and ski instructors, "Turkey Shoot" became one of
the best bump runs in the region Using bamboo to help direct the skiing public, patterns were developed that
promoted mogul development that had rhythm and consistency. Thanks goes to our mountain management for
supporting these efforts. Winterplace patrollers participated in over ten NSP clinics and/or workshops during the 03
- 04 season. From Patroller enrichment seminars, PSIA Telemark clinics, to Emergency Management workshops
and Senior S & T clinics, patrollers were making the commitment to improve their skills. Many thanks go to all
those who volunteered their time to make these programs happen as well as kudos to all those who participated and
took advantage of these many programs. We have to see these high participation levels continue for the upcoming
season. After 94 days of continuous skiing, Winterplace closed in late March with 100 percent of the mountain still
skiable!!
It's has been a great season, have a fun filled summer and start thinking SNOW.
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Blue Ridge Region
Mike Harris, Blue Ridge Region Director
Another great Powderfall has come and gone with terrific renewals of
friendships. Approximately 100 patrollers participated from every NSP
division. Southern Division provided 21 participants of which eight came
from the Blue Ridge Region.
All of our areas in the Blue Ridge Region had a banner year. It seems as
though all the high country ski areas have more snowmaking firepower
every year and the grooming seems to improve too. Our Senior Program has
the most participation it has had in years. Sugar Mountain is getting two lifts replaced, and the summit house is
being refurbished. Hawksnest is expanding their lodge and paving the parking area. Don’t forget to sign up to play
in the Hawksnest golf tournament. This is a fun golf outing and is Hawksnet’s major fund raiser.
The Blue Ridge Region hosted this year’s Spring Meeting and Awards Banquet at Broyill Inn and Convention
Center in Boone. How proud I am of the job Susanne Wise, Rob Raff and Teresa Stewart did with the task they
undertook and the great job they did. Those of you who were unable to attend missed an awesome presentation for
the years of service and recognition of accomplishments.
On Sunday May 16th I attended the Division OEC planning session for all regions in the Southern Division. Our
region OEC supervisor and observing IT for our refreshers are doing a lot of work to make sure Blue Ridge has a
quality refresher experience. With all the work these people and your instructors do to prepare for this, please extend
them the courtesy of having your pre-test filled out upon arrival at your OEC refresher next fall. In the near future
you will be receiving your new Ski Patrol Magazine with your OEC Study Guide and Pre-test inserted.
Have a great summer and let’s hope for another outstanding ski season.
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Deep South Region
Sylvia Talley, Deep South Region Director
The Deep South Region is unique in that we have fewer than fifty members yet our
region–four patrols in four states–is packed with talent.
Sky Valley has three new jackets–Gail Guentner, Mike Madalena and Michael
Steinberg. Their new status is richly deserved, especially after they tested in rain, sleet
and snow!
Ken Collins will bring his considerable OEC talent and many years of professional
administrative experience as our new OEC Region Administrator. Smoky Mountain and
Deep South regions will share Brent Bowman (Deep South Assistant RD) as their Chief
Examiner, and Bob Landin will head the Instructor Development program for the two
regions.
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Three patrollers from our region attended our
first Powderfall—Gail Guentner, Brent Bowman
and Sylvia Talley. We felt right at home on the
hard-packed snow, until we finally got some fresh
powder the last two days.
Deep South Region will hold two Mountain
Travel and Rescue (MTR) courses during the Fall of
2004. Ben Tholkes will instruct MTR I during
October, and Don Jones will hold an MTR II course
in the Smokies. If you are interested, sign up early,
as space in these courses will be limited.
Atlanta area patrollers are already busy this
summer volunteering for Special Olympics and a
bicycle race. Ken Collins will be IOR for the
Atlanta area OEC course, which will span the
months from June until October. We ask that OEC
instructors who live in the Atlanta area contact Ken
about teaching during this course.
Sky Valley patrollers Celeste Bernstein and Michael
Steinberg present a donation to representatives of the
Special Olympics Committee headed by Dawn Wright.
The Sky Valley patrol raised the funds through T-shirt
sales and a bake sale.
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Smoky Mountain Region
Richard Boyer, Smoky Mountain Region Director
First, a hardy welcome to Tom Raudorf the new Patrol Representative for Cataloochee
Ski Area. Tom is a veteran in the ski patrol and many of you probably already know him
from his many activities in the OEC side of our patrol lives. He’s a beautiful skier as
well—one of our best. Tom replaces Steve McCarragher who did a fine job for the
Cataloochee patrol. Our sincere thanks to Steve for all the time he put in as patrol rep.
For the ski year 2004-2005 our region, made up of Ober Gatlinburg, Cataloochee and
Wolf Laurel Ski areas will focus on three major fronts:
1. Recruitment of new members into our ski patrols
2. Education
3. Improving the relationships between both patrol and area management and the paid and volunteer patrols.
Let’s see if everyone can bring at least one new person we find interested into our patrol lives. Tell people what
you do, seek out and foster those who might be interested. We need to bring new people into our respective patrols,
train them, and motivate them, thereby insuring the future of our organization.
We must do a better job in getting the people who need courses to make them better patrollers aware of our
courses and attending them. PR’s, decide who needs each of the courses, then approach the individuals and let them
know what you expect in the way of making them better prepared to handle their patrol responsibilities. I’d like to
challenge everyone not at Senior level to take steps to get there. You will be better prepared to handle your hill
responsibilities.
If you don’t know the members of the paid patrol in your area please make a point to meet them. Include them
in communications with the volunteer side. Make them feel welcome in our organization and give them a happy
“Hello, glad you’re with us.” This can be contagious and will surprise you with good results down the road.
Lastly, this year I want us to do a better job with our reporting. Look at the various reports required either at
season’s end or mid-way through the season and start compiling the necessary data as we go through the season.
Finally, let’s get them in on time—no exceptions, please. See you in your ski area this year!! Have a safe one!
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From the Supervisors and Advisors...
What’s New With OEC
Judi Kay-Monaghan, Assistant Division Director—OEC Supervisor
The NSP Board of Directors has approved the OEC Enhancement Seminar
(OECES). This will provide patrollers a continuing education tool designed to enhance
and polish OEC skills in a relaxed, non-threatening, non-evaluated environment. The
seminar consists of six modules that can be presented individually or together. This
seminar provides current OEC technicians the opportunity to learn, review, practice,
question, and challenge themselves with OEC skills. It is not meant to replace or
supersede existing OEC refresher requirements and is not designed to be used as a
candidate training. The NSP Board of Directors has approved the OECES as a senior elective. A patroller must
complete two modules to receive one elective for their senior requirement.
David Johe, MD National Medical Director for the NSP reported to the OEC Program Supervisors Meeting in
Denver in December 2003 some of the outcomes from a European meeting on skiing safety. Interestingly, the report
did not include any discussion on helmets. One study presented indicated that there were trends with shaped skis
indicating an increase in MCL and forearm/wrist injuries, but a decrease in high grade ACL/MCL and complete
ACL tears. The report stated that if you use snow blades be sure to use bindings on the skis to avoid spiral
tibia/fibula fractures. A study was presented that identified the ideal ski to use to avoid ACL injuries was a shaped,
short-tailed ski with the best type of binding available. Another study reported that tubing park injuries have greatly
increased in relationship to other reported injuries. It discussed several ways to make tubing parks safer. These are
use of a long flat run-out, designated lanes and having very well trained staff located at the top and bottom of the
tubing park.
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The Student Seminar—Some Good
Things Must Come to an End
T and Peg Harris, Division Student Advisors
The Executive Committee & Board of Directors have voted
unanimously to discontinue the Division sponsored Student
Seminar. As current division student advisors and region advisors
for quite a few years, we had seen a dramatic falling off of interest
in the seminar recently. The Board charged us in the spring of 2003
with compiling information on the level of interest among students
and their advisors in either continuing the seminar or developing
other student oriented programs. The response to our surveys has
been disappointing. With little interest or support for the event, we felt compelled to recommend its elimination. The
development of events at a regional level was discussed but, in the end, it seemed best to allocate our limited
resources and ski season to developing more events in which all patrollers could participate.
Students, Student Advisors, Patrol Reps, do not take this action as an abandonment of the student patroller by
the division. Rather, take it as an opportunity to keep track of students at your area, encourage them to participate in
patrol activities/leadership, continuing education (Senior, S&T clinics, Instructor development). Putting together a
regional student event is even feasible if there is sufficient interest (students, sponsors and trainer/evaluators) in a
particular region. This option will be left up to the individual regions. This is a labor intensive process. Be sure the
interest and support is there before going in this direction. We have offered to be informal advisors to any region
wishing to move forward with such an event (tandpeg@netzero.net).
In the final analysis, the best use of our time and resources is in development and implementation of more
events in which ALL patrollers can participate and benefit.
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A Fitting Tribute
John Dobson, Southern Division Awards Coordinator
With the beautiful mountains of North Carolina serving as an inspiring backdrop, the
Southern Division again “Recognized It’s Finest” at our annual end-of-the-season banquet.
The 2004 Spring Officer’s Meeting was held at the Broyhill Conference Center in Boone, NC
on Saturday 15 May, and was capped off by the evening awards ceremony.
The Meeting was filled with interesting presentations and timely patrolling information,
but the day’s highlight occurred just after lunch. Pete Chamberlin of the Ski Beech Patrol was
presented a 50 Year Service Award. Imagine being in the National Ski Patrol system for 50
years—and still patrolling. What an impressive accomplishment!
The evening awards festivities began with a surprise presentation to yours truly—an NSP Distinguished Service
Award. As presenter Larry Bost later commented, it was probably the only time he has ever seen John Dobson speechless!
A second Distinguished Service Award was then presented:
The individual we honored began his ski patrol experience in 1976 with the Cascade Ski Patrol in Fancy Gap,
Virginia. During the next 15 years, he was awarded National Appointment #6876, and served as the first Blue Ridge
Region OEC Administrator and the second Southern Division OEC Supervisor. His dedication to the Southern Division and
to the National Ski Patrol escalated in 1993, when he was elected our Division Director. For six long, arduous years, this
patroller guided our division steadfastly with diligence, and represented us with respect and admiration at the national
level. He now stands in high regard among the past leaders of our division, and continues to work on behalf of the NSP and
the skiing public as a volunteer patroller!
This award reads: “The National Ski Patrol hereby awards the NSP Distinguished Service Award to Raymond
“Bernie” Smith, in recognition and acknowledgement of his extraordinary dedication and exceptional service to the
Southern Division and the National Ski Patrol!”
The highest awards the National Ski Patrol presents were awarded next. Yellow Merit Stars for “attempting to save a
human life” were presented to Kenny Hess for his valiant rescue attempt on 1/1/2004 at Massanutten, and to Leslie Carter
for the emergency care rendered by her on 1/12/2004 attempting to save a life, also at Massanutten.
The presentation of our Southern Division Outstanding Awards as usual created great anticipation and excitement:
Although the first individual we honored has only been a patroller for three years, she has brought a wealth of EMS
education experience to her patrol and to the National Ski Patrol as well. In the second year of her membership, she
became the point person for the NSP Distance Education Program. Not only has she served as the Instructor of Record for
two E-Education courses in our division, she has also been the Instructor of Record for a course in Cordova, Alaska, and
assisted with courses at Jackson Hole, Wyoming and in Maine. The development of the distance learning program has
already begun to have a significant impact on national recruiting, because OEC courses have become more accessible and
available to additional potential patrollers. This coming fall, our honoree will assume the additional responsibility of
becoming the Editor of our Division Newsletter—the Southern Cross.
The commitment to not only her patrol but to the whole NSP organization in the short period of time she has been a
member is commendable. With great pleasure, the 2004 Mary K. Twomey Southern Division Outstanding Auxiliary
Award was presented to Teresa Stewart! Two West Virginians were then presented the 2004 Division Outdoor
Emergency Care Awards. The Mary K. Twomey Outstanding OEC Instructor Award went to Jorge McMurray, while
the Mary K. Twomey Outstanding OEC IT Award was given to Joe McNeer!
Excitement built as the second Outstanding Award was presented:
The new National Ski Patrol mentoring program may be best represented by the individual we next honored. For many
years, this patroller was employed as a professor at the prestigious UVA Darden School of Business, and as an
independent business consultant. This vocation stimulated our honoree to develop and refine skills and techniques directly
applicable to the teaching of Outdoor Emergency Care. Very soon after becoming a Basic Patroller, he completed the
Instructor Development course, and because of his extensive teaching experience, was quickly mentored as an OEC
Instructor. Less than one year after achieving instructor status, this individual became the Instructor of Record of his
area’s OEC course. The teaching stability he was able to bring to this course, which included participants 15-65 years of
age, was exceptional. In his second year as the Instructor of Record, this man introduced new teaching and organizational
concepts that proved not only efficient but exciting.
The Southern Division was delighted to honor Ted Forbes as its 2004 Outstanding Educator!
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Continuing:
The individual we honored next has served his patrol as its Unit Representative for the past three years. During
this time, he completely immersed himself in this job, almost to the exclusion of his private life. With area management
collaboration, he instituted a new toboggan refresher yearly check-off procedure and a new lift evac procedure. The close
relationship thus developed helped convince resort management to support his patrol in an aggressive fund raising
program. Extra resources gained from the latter financed the purchase of new toboggans, new radios and new audio visual
equipment for OEC training. This patroller has been fiercely loyal to his patrol, and even though he was tested by patrol
responsibilities, he never neglected a patroller’s primary duty—that of being on the hill. This is where he could be found
almost every weekend! When not attending to injured snowsliders, he was helping to train Candidates or assisting other
patrollers.
It was a real privilege and pleasure for the Southern Division to present Steve McCarragher the 2004 Outstanding
Patrol Representative Award! Just prior to Steve’s award presentation, Joe Donadio received the Runner-Up
Outstanding Patrol Representative Award!
More:
Since joining the NSP as a candidate, it has been evident to all that the individual we next honored displayed an
enthusiasm and willingness to learn and teach that was something special! After only two years of patrolling, he entered
the Certified Program and became the youngest patroller in the Southern Division to attain certified status.His hard work
did not go unnoticed by his resort patrol staff and area management, and within the same two years, this dedication
resulted in his promotion to Assistant Patrol Director. Given the new and more demanding responsibilities, his leadership
skills flourished. This individual has always, without question, jumped in whenever the resort or patrol needed help.
Whether it was teaching OEC, toboggan, lift evac or snowmobile safety, or actively making snow or slope grooming, his
heart has always been directed toward helping his resort be the best it can be. These efforts were further rewarded three
years ago when he became the Patrol Director at his area. This patroller’s growth however has not only been channeled
locally. His energy and enthusiasm for the Division Certified Program is evident at the many clinics and evaluations he has
participated in as the program assistant supervisor. Finally, his appointment as Professional Director of the Southern
Division last year recognized the respect he has garnered from the division leadership and his industry peers.
The Southern Division was proud to honor Bartek Drewnowski as its 2004 Outstanding Paid Patroller! The
Runner-Up Outstanding Paid patroller Award went to Denika Gum!
The Outstanding Alpine Patroller:
The strength of the National Ski Patrol lies in its members and their dedication to each other, and to the skiing public
they serve. Having made this statement, we can affirm without question that no patroller lives this commitment better than
the individual we honored next! From the day she joined the NSP, she has demonstrated an energy and responsibility
rarely matched by others in our organization. Using her imagination as a first year patroller in Europe, this woman
developed a pilot program for the then new Winter Emergency Care curriculum that earned her a Yellow Merit Star. She
moved back to the US in 1988, joined a local patrol, and immediately assumed a full weekend patrolling role. Her
efficiency, dependability and people skills were soon recognized, and in 1989, this individual became an OEC Instructor,
and soon after, a Division OEC Instructor Trainer. While an OEC IT, she participated with several other instructors in her
region to form one of the most dynamic Phase I/Phase II instructing teams the NSP has known! Her division responsibility
moved up several notches in 1999 when she became our OEC Supervisor. In this demanding position, this patroller’s
creativity, determination, and hard work have brought our division NSP flagship program to prominence across the
country!
Patroller, Instructor, Supervisor, Marketing Executive, and Mother – this woman has done it all—and with enthusiasm
and excellence. It was with great admiration that the 2004 Southern Division Outstanding Alpine Patroller Award was
presented to Judi Kay Monaghan! The Runner-Up Outstanding Alpine Patroller Award winner was Mike Harris!
Even more:
Camaraderie, training, and longevity are words that best describe the patrol we next honored. The solidarity within
this patrol is unparalled! It is the major reason why every patroller returns year after year to such a small mountain.
Webster's Dictionary defines camaraderie as “loyalty and good spirits.” That phrase certainly describes this patrol
accurately. Their teamwork is clearly visible every day they serve the public. Leadership is shared, and when someone is
injured, emergency care is delivered by everyone involved. Working together is what this patrol does best! The patrol’s
enthusiasm for quality is paramount, and as patrollers they take their skills and proficiency performance very seriously. It
is evident that training and education are important to each member, since 37% of this small patrol are OEC Instructors,
S&T Instructors and/or CPR Instructors.
Longevity has also made this patrol outstanding. Patroller turnover year to year is almost zero. The combined
experience of the 38 member patrol equals 511 years, and five members have been patrolling for over 30 years—all with
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the same patrol! Many married patrollers have raised their children on the slopes, and demonstrated such a high ethic for
skiing and snowboard safety, that nine of their kids have joined the patrol!
It was a distinct privilege for the Southern Division to present the 2004 Outstanding Small Alpine Patrol Award to
the Bryce Ski Patrol! The Runner-Up outstanding Small Alpine Patrol Award was garnered by the Cloudmont Patrol!
And finally:
Dedication, competency, trust and friendship are the keys to the success of the patrol we honored last. This patrol’s
dedicated instructor corps is charged with training a new crop of Candidate Patrollers each season to the high level of
competency their area requires. The patrol responds to between 1150 and 1550 injury incidents yearly. New Candidates’
training must be top-notch because using OEC skills is not an option—it is a certainty! Many of the patrol’s dedicated
patrollers serve not only the local area but are also extremely visible on a Division and National level, working
administratively, supporting training events and technical programs throughout the NSP system.
A patrol is only as good as how it performs during the season—at its own mountain. This is where the patrol we pay
tribute to really stands out. The competency displayed by volunteer and paid members alike in support of their resort is
exceptional. On a daily basis, this patrol goes beyond what might be expected in rendering care to the skiing public—and
they are constantly looking for ways to do it better! As mentioned above, the patrol responds to a significant number of
injury incidents during the season (1537 this past season alone!). Boredom is not a problem they face—stress and burn-out
are! A major solution to this dilemma is addressed through the patrol’s excellent ongoing training. However, perhaps more
importantly, the trust they share in each other and the closeness they feel for each other, keep them eager and sharp for the
tasks at hand.
It was with great respect that the Southern Division presented the
2004 Outstanding Large Alpine Patrol Award to the Wintergreen Ski Patrol! The Runner-Up Outstanding Large
Alpine Patrol Award went to the Ski Beech Patrol!
It should be noted that this season, twice as many individual outstanding award nominations were submitted
than last year! Although this increased participation is very gratifying, there is still a lot of room for our division
awards to grow. The recognition of its members by a volunteer organization such as the National Ski Patrol
provides one of the few opportunities we have to demonstrate to our associates “true appreciation for a job well
done.” Be a part of this exciting, rejuvenated program. If all us can be involved in the awards process, maybe next
spring you and your patrol will be one of the Southern Division’s Finest!
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Patroller Enrichment Seminar (PES)
Mary Underwood, Patroller Enrichment Supervisor
A PES will be held at the Heart Tower of Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. on Sunday,
June 27,2004. This is an eight hour course. There is some preparation to be done before the
course, so you must pre-register by June 15 and pay the $10 course fee at that time. If you
would like to learn about the structure and work of the Southern Division, identify your
leadership style and qualities for good leadership, learn how you might improve your first aid
room for under $50, and share with other patrollers problems and solutions in patrolling, then
come to this course. There is no evaluation, no pressure, just learning, sharing, and fun.
Contact: Mary Underwood, 109 Wildwood Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, 865-483-3675,
jnu@icx.net.
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Mountain Travel and Rescue 2 (MTR2) Course Announcement
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to complete more difficult field
operations and to assist in the coordination of search and/or rescue opeations that may extend over
several days. Field practice includes advanced navigation skills, extended patient care, and
advanced search and rescue situations.
When: November 19 to 21
Where: Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Contacts:
Don Jones
931-455-0137
dwjones@edge.net
Jim Reed
931-455-5023
smason@charter.net
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From Around the Division...
First Aid Course Earns Mutual Respect
Flynn Harris, Volunteer Patrol Rep—Sugar Mountain
At the beginning of the season, the manager at Sugar Mountain, Gunther Jochl,
approached our patrol about putting on a first aid course for management and the race team
and snowboard team coaches. His concern centered around injuries that might occur in the
race program. His idea was to be able to provide help to the patrol and provide some care
until the ski patrol arrived.
The perfect solution for the request was to put on an Out Door First Care course,
which is available from the National Office. On December 23rd four of our instructors—
Larry Fleming, Flynn Harris, Mike Harris, and Tommy Taylor—provided such a course for our management and
fifteen race team coaches.
I was very impressed with the course content, which provided an introduction to anatomy, splinting, and
common medical and environmental emergencies. We also included a community CPR/AED course.
We spent about seven hours lecturing and demonstrating to a very receptive and attentive group. When we
reached the CPR section of the course, Manager Jochl was the first to "hit the floor" for the hands on manikin
session.
The benefits of this experience extend beyond just spreading our knowledge of first aid and CPR. Spending the
time with Mountain Management and the race instructors helped us get to know each other and learn more about our
roles at Sugar Mountain. Mountain Management now has a better understanding of what is involved in our work as
patrollers and values us in a way they did not before we taught the course.
I highly recommend that the patrol director at all ski resorts discuss this type of program with their
management. The experience will be invaluable. I am certain your patrol will glean new respect and recognition for
your effort.
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Two of Our Finest
Retire
[At the end of the 2003-04 season Roger
and Janie Bollinger submitted to the
Cataloochee Patrol their letter of intent
to retire. Strictly speaking this was solely
a communication between them and
their patrol. However, after more than
four decades of dedicated patrolling that
touched so many of us throughout the
entire Southern Division, this
remarkable couple’s letter, with it’s
touching farewell and historical
perspectives, is being reprinted here for
all to enjoy and appreciate. –Ed.]
To:
Cataloochee Ski Patrol
From: Roger and Janie Bollinger
Subj:
Ski Patrol Retirement
Date: May 4, 2004
This is to let you know that we have decided to retire from active ski patrolling. By copy of this memo we are
asking Ann Christenson to change our membership classification from active to Alumni at the annual fall
registration to coincide with the expiration (Dec. 31, 2004) of our existing registration cards. (And to send this
memo to all of you.)
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As you may know we are in our 42nd year of ski patrolling with the Cataloochee Ski Patrol—41 years with
NSPS affiliation and, with Keith Argow’s and others’ help, our patrol became a part of the Eastern Division,
Southern Section, NSPS, on January 1, 1963. We participated in many, if not most activities that led to the
development of our Southern Division, as skiing and other patrols expanded in the South. And we’ve held just about
every administrative office (short of division director) and many advisorships as well.We were among the first to
hold instructor assignments as ARC, CPR, WEC, OEC and instructor trainer, IOR and such on-the-hill functions as
skiing and toboggan testing and training. With the help of Cataloochee patrollers and instructors we’ve usually been
well ahead of the curve in these, as well.Our special thanks to all of you for making these activities go so smoothly.
Even so, it’s now time to rest—not that we will.
While we may be stepping back we won’t be gone.Janie still plans on working in the office and I will be an
“on-mountain” host (Courtesy Patrol). In this latter function you may find me in the parking lot, the walkway to the
lodge, in the lodge, on Easy Way, Rabbit Hill, Midway, terrain park, the top of the mountain, or wherever I can
mingle with our most important people—our customers, and you, our friends and compatriots.
There is no question that we will miss you. We’ve all been through good and difficult times in patrolling. But
we’ve all worked well together, shared in our activities and service to our fellow skiers/boarders and area
management, and we only ask that you always remember to treat the injured with care and compassion.
Thanks for the privilege you have given us to have been a part of the Cataloochee Ski Patrol and family. We
love you one and all.
Roger & Janie
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Southern Division Officers and Staff Directory (2004-2005)
(Material in this roster represents information available at press time. Updates prior to the next issue of Southern
Cross will be posted on line at www.nsp.org/divisions/southern/)
Executive Committee
Division Director
Neil Booth (Shelley) (03)
4769 Brent Court
Mableton, GA 30126-1446
(H/O) 770-941-4268
(F) 770-941-4268
neil.booth@comcast.net
Past Division Director
Nici Singletary (John) (03)
Rt. 1 Box 525
Roseland VA 22967
(H) 434-325-1024
(C) 540-282-4445
NiciEMS@aol.com
1st Asst Div Director-Administrative
Morgan Armstrong (Jo Ann) (03)
P.O. Box 699
Collinsville, VA 24078-0699
(H) 276-629-1654
(O) 276-634-4815/ Fax-4825
RMASP@Adelphia.net
ADD/OEC Supervisor (99)
Judi Kay-Monaghan
5966 Norham Drive
Alexandria VA 22315
(H) 703-971-7841
(O) 703-915-2454
( C) 703-472-0094
JKAYMONAGHAN@aol.com
Asst. Division Director-South Area
Dennis Slagle (Karen) (03)
304 Dogwood Drive
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(H) 919-528-9279
(O) 919-479-7239
dslagle2@nc.rr.com
Blue Ridge Region Director
Mike Harris (03)
2357 Keith Ave
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(H) 828-396-2475
(W) 828-322-1050
mrharris@charter.net
Deep South Region Director
Sylvia Talley (Doug) (03)
5534 Woodberry Circle
Marietta, GA 30068
(H) 770-552-8968
(C) 770-314-8079
snowmedic@mindspring.com
Smoky Mountain Region Director
Richard Boyer (Joan) (03)
4559 Collins Ave.
Acworth, GA 30101
(H/F) 770-975-5875
(W) 678-352-1900
( C) 770-364-0187
rhboyer@bellsouth.net
Asst. Division Director-North Area
Jan Starr (03)
Virginia Region Director
William C. Smith (03)
W. Virginia Region Director
Jon Dragan (03)
Professional Director (03)
Bartek Drewnowski (Kelly)
P.O. Box 197
Snowshoe, WV 26209
6 Long Bridge Rd.
Hampton, VA 23669-2019
#1 Riverfront St.
Thurmond, WV 25936
903 Roxbury Rd
Richmond VA 23226
(H) 304-572-2103
(O) 304-572-5695/6713
middleviewfarm@onlinewv.com
(H) 757-851-1581
(W) 757-810-1690
skibill@widomaker.com
(W) 304-465-5870
(W) 304-251-2580
jaddi@earthlink.net
(H) 804-281-7255
(O) 540-289-4954
(F) 540-289-6414
snowinfo@massresort.com
Secretary
Joan Boyer (Richard) (03)
Treasurer
Jim Underwood (Mary)
4559 Collins Ave.
Acworth, GA 30101
(H) 770-975-5875
(O) 770-590-4524
( C) 770-364-0188
mimijoan@bellsouth.net
109 Wildwood Drive
Oak Ridge TN 37830
(H) 865-483-3675
jnu@icx.net
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Program Supervisors
Alumni/Membership Supvr (99)
Charlie Benbow (Doris)
3728 Sagamore Drive
Greensboro, NC 27410
(H) 336-668-2281
(O) 336-370-4184
Archivist/Historian Supvr (04)
Rob Raff
4201 Vineland Rd I-1
Orlando, Fl 32811
rraft@etcconnect.com
Avalanche Supervisor (03)
Mike Fisher
6865 Heards Mountain Road
Covesville, VA 22931
(O) 434-296-8485
( C) 434-989-0778
heardmtn99@aol.com
Awards Supervisor (03)
John Dobson (Nici)
Rt. 1 Box 525
Roseland VA 22967
(H) 434-325-1024
(O/F) 434-325-2228
JDobson4@aol.com
Certified Supervisor(02)
Leslie Carter (Glenn)
P.O. Box 180
North Garden, VA 22959
(H) 434-296-1571
(O) 434-295-4463
CARTRPLMBG@aol.com
Election Coordinator (02)
Lee T. Wittmann
104 Rainbow’s End
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
(H) 828-387-9722
(W) 828-387-3505
( C) 828-260-0060
(F) 828-387-3506
lwittmann@skybest.com
Communications Supvr(86)
Richard Woodlee (Jane)
P.O. Box 208
187 Green Haven Lane
Mountain Home NC 28758
(H) 828-693-1554
N4FAT@juno.com
Instructor Development Supvr (03)
Morgan Armstrong (Jo Ann)
P.O. Box 699
Collinsville, VA 24078-0699
(H) 276-629-1654
(O) 276-634-4815/ Fax-4825
RMASP@Adelphia.net
Internet Communications Supvr (00)
Steve Cortelyou (02)
3002 Millstream Lane
Knoxville TN 37931
(H) 865-414-6134
(O) 865-574-7665
SGCortelyou@comcast.net
Legal Advisor (95)
Christine Myatt
P.O. 3463
Greensboro NC 27402
(O) 336-373-1600
cmyatt@npaklaw.com
Medical Advisor (01)
Ian Archibald, MD
856 Palace Blvd
Clifton Forge VA 24422
(H) 540-862-5878
SKIINIAN@aol.com
Mountain Travel and Rescue (03)
Bob Chatman
2450 Yarmouth Lane
Crofton, MD 21114
(H) 410-721-0921
(O) 301-272-8266
bob_chatman@hotmail.com
Nordic Supervisor(00)
Penny Dimler
4824 Ponderosa Dr.
Annandale, VA 22003
(H) 703-425-2736
Penny01@cox.net
OEC Supervisor (99)
Judi Kay-Monaghan
5966 Norham Drive
Alexandria VA 22315
(H) 703-971-7841
(C) 703-472-0094
(W) 703-915-2454
JKAYMONAGHAN@aol.com
Patroller Enrichment Supervisor
Mary Underwood (Jim)
109 Wildwood Drive
Oak Ridge TN 37830
(H) 865-483-3675
jnu@icx.net
PSIA Ski ProficiencySupvr (03)
Ron Clyde
P.O. Box 1171
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(H) 864-322-0877
(O) 864-967-1127
( C ) 864.979-8852
Ronald.G.Clyde@sealedair.com
Ski School Director (01)
John Shaffer
5945 Woodfield Estates Dr
Alexandria VA 22310
(H) 703-719-5945
John.Shaffer@CFSC.ARMY.MIL
Snowboard Supervisor (99)
Clark Bell
73 Onteora Blvd.
Asheville NC 28803
(H) 828-274-3831
2ndarymodern@charter.net
Southern Cross (04)
Teresa Stewart
P.O. Box 550249
Gastonia, NC 28055
(H) 704 867-7909
Transportation(Tobog)Suprv (04)
Howard Tilley (Ann)
2565 Old Mill Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(H) 336-884-5857
(O) 336-880-1134
sceditor@bellsouth.net
tmdstew@bellsouth.net
htilley@triad.rr.com
West Virginia Region
W. Virginia Region Director
Jon Dragan (03)
#1 Riverfront St.
Thurmond, WV 25936
(W) 304-465-5870
(W) 304-251-2580
Asst. WV Region Director (03)
Scott Frankhauser
3228 Dunster Ct.
Fairfax, Va. 22030
(H) 703-591-5614
(O) 703-556-6500
Instructor Development (03)
Greg Rash
9300 Springbrooke Circle.
Louisville, KY 40241
(H) 502-423-0261
(O) 502-263-3323
jaddi@earthlink.net
downhil1@verizon.net
greg.rash@insightbb.com
Senior Coordinator (03)
Bud Frantz
P.O. Box 54
Lansing, WV 25862
(H) 304-574-3768
(O) 304-574-0704
Snowshoe (PR/PD)
Rick Sharp
P.O. Box 10
Snowshoe, WV 26209
(O) 304-572-5695
The New Winterplace (PR)
Tom Wagner
P.O. Box 1065
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(H) 304-469-8039
rsharp@snowshoemtn.com
Chief Examiner
David Cline
269 S. 12th Street
Weirton WV 26062
(H) 304-748-0336
dcline@weir.net
The New Winterplace (PD)
Brian "Squirl" Hagar
Box 1
Flat Top, WV 25841
(O) 304-787-3221 x 129
(O) 304-787-3221
wagnertew@earthlink.net
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West Virginia Region (continued)
Timberline (PR)
Steve Cvechko, Jr.
Timberline (PD)
Scott Young
Blackwater Nordic
Brad Moore
OEC Administrator
Joe McNeer (Jinx)
104 Poplar Point Estates,
Poca, WV 25159
HC-70, Box 180
Davis, WV 26260
PO Box 44
Thomas WV 26292
13110 Memory Lane
Fairfax VA 22033
(O) 304-772-4939
(H) 304-776-8540
(O) 800-766-9464
(H) 304-463-4401
pinecone@frontiernet.net
(H) 703-378-3715
(O) 202-232-6261
jmcneer@SynergyInc.com
cvechkols@charter.net
Virginia Region
Virginia Region Director
William C. Smith (03)
6 Long Bridge Rd.
Asst. VA. Region Director (03)
T. Harris
4242 Arrowhead Road
Kenn Buckner
110 Gorecki Place
Chief Examiner
Mike Fisher
6865 Heards Mountain Road
Hampton, VA 23669-2019
(H) 757-851-1581
(W) 757-851-1581
skibill@widomaker.com
Richmond, VA 23235
(H) 804-320-1901
tandpeg@netzero.net
Cary, NC 27609
(H) 919-460-0651
(W) 919-873-9333
kenn@seriousrobots.com
Covesville, Va 22931
(H) 434-296-8485
heardmtn99@aol.com
Senior Coordinator(03)
Dave Quidort
Homestead (PR)
Jerry Taylor (Debbie)
Homestead (PD)
Jeff Kelly
Wintergreen (PR)
Ed Pouncey
209 Jerryanne Court
Apex, NC 27523
312 Evans Lane
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
HC 82, Box 118
Marlington, WV 24954
5107 Winding Woods Dr.
Centerville, VA 20120-4110
(H) 919-363-7935
(O) 919-382-2303
Quidort@us.ibm.com
(H) 540-863-9229
(W) 540-969-5773
jeraytaylr@aol.com
(O) 540-839-7781
(H) 703-266-2943
Ed.Pouncey@fairfaxcounty.gov
Wintergreen (PD)
Tucker Crolius
Massanutten (PR)
Ron Dull
Massanutten (PD)
Bartek Drewnowski (Kelly)
Bryce (PR)
Nancy DiBenedetto
Wintergreen Resort
Wintergreen VA 22958
12539 Basswood Dr.
Manassas, VA 20112-3443
903 Roxbury Road
Richmond, VA 23226
6804 Murray Lane
Annandale, VA 22003
(O) 434-325-8060
(C )434-882-0190
Tcrolius@aol.com
(H) 703-791-0173
(O) 703-490-0337
rdull@earthlink.com
(H) 804-281-7255
(O) 540-289-4954
(F) 540-289-6414
(H) 703-354-3443
(W) 202-877-1423
nancy.m.dibenedetto@medstar.net
Bryce (PD)
Bob Mecaughey
OEC Administrator
John Shaffer
P.O. Box 365
Basye, VA 22810
5945 Woodfield Estates Dr
Alexandria VA 22310
(H) 540-856-8420
bobmec@shentel.net
(H) 703-719-5945
John.Shaffer@CFSC.ARMY.MIL
Blue Ridge Region
Blue Ridge Region Director
Asst. Blue Ridge Region Director
Instructor Development
Chief Examiner
Mike Harris (03)
Hugh Jernigan (03)
Ann T. Wood (03)
Tony Tingle (Carla)(03)
2357 Keith Ave
531 Oaklawn Ave.
2400 Gracewood Ct.
113 Orkney Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Winston Salem, NC 27104
Greensboro, NC 27408
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(H) 828-396-2475
(H) 336-727-1995
(H) 336-282-3097
(H) 865-220-9456
(W) 828-322-1050
(O) 336-771-4608 x206
(O) 336-294-4950
(O) 865-692-3579
mrharris@charter.net
hugh.Jernigan@ncmail.net
anntwood@aol.com
Anthony.Tingle@shawgrp.com
Senior Coordinator
Appalachian Ski Mtn. (PR/PD)
Ski Beech (PR)
Ski Beech (PD)
Michael Fletcher(03)
Joe Donadio (Anne)
Tom Watson
Gil Adams (Lisa)
9803 Forest Run Lane
1388 Old Bristol Road
85 Sioux Trail
P.O. Box 803
Charlotte, NC 28277
Boone NC 28607
Greeneville, TN 37743
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(H) 704-752-7745
(H) 828-297-5885
(H) 423-636-1096
(H) 828-387-2892
(O) 704-339-0103
(O) 828-295-6475 / (F) -3277
(O) 423-636-5638
(O) 828-387-2011 x206
mfletcher36@hotmail.com
donadioa@watauga.k12.nc.us
tom_watson@taylorwhite.com
SkiBeech@skybest.com
15
Blue Ridge Region (continued)
Ski Hawknest (PR)
Hawksnest (PD)(03)
Sugar Mountain (PR)
Larry Bost (Denise)
Kyle Kitchin
Flynn Harris (Jane)
Dean Lyons (Vicki)
2517 Saddlehorse Ln
3188 Sugar Mtn #1 Rd
2240 Sedley Road
676 Poplar Grove Rd
Gastonia, NC 28056
Newland, NC 28657
Charlotte NC 28211
Boone NC 28607
(H) 704-865-7484
(H) 828-263-7486
(H) 704-366-5487
(H) 828-264-5953
(O) 888-322-2097
averyjournal@alloveravery.com
NSPNC@aol.com
Sugar Mountain (PD)
(O) 704-523-7465
(O) 828-898-4521
eflynnh@bellsouth.net
velodnovic@boone.net
OEC Administrator
Lisa Adams (Gil)
110 Shagbark Rd
Beach Mtn, NC 28604
(H) 828-387-2892
(O) 828-963-7500
adamsg@skybest.com
Smoky Mountain Region
Smoky Mountain Region Director
Senior Coordinator
Richard Boyer (Joan) (03)
Bob Landin
Bob Brewster
Brent Bowman
4559 Collins Ave.
1310 Garrick Way
1058 Columbine Rd.
2489 Oostanaula Drive NE
Acworth, GA 30101
Marietta, GA 30068
Asheville, NC 28803
Atlanta, Ga. 30319
(H/F) 770-975-5875
(H) 770-640-6771
(H) (828) 684-8100
(H) 404-869-8286
(W) 678-352-1900
( C) 770-364-0187
(O) 678-461-5596
landin@mindspring.com
bobbrewster@charter.net
(O) 770-543-0183
brent2489@bellsouth.net
Ober Gatlinburg (PD)(02)
Chief Examiner (04)
rhboyer@bellsouth.net
Cataloochee (PR) ((04)
Cataloochee (PD)(03)
Ober Gatlinburg (PR)(03)
Thomas Raudorf (Claudia)
Wayne Morgan
Armand Mendez
Brandon Olson
110 E. Morningside Drive
PO Box 35
308 Doe Run Blvd
511 Brookhaven Court
Oak Ridge TN 37830
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Clinton, TN 37716
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(H) 865-483-5818
(H) 828-926-1466
(H) 865-803-8069
(H) 865-471-5197
(O) 865-483-2220
(C) 828-606-5910
armand@ridgesports.com
(O) 865-621-5911
craudorf@aol.com
papawfwm@bellsouth.net
Wolf Laurel (PR)(03)
Robert Mitchell
Wolf Laurel (PD)
Russell Fox
Bnoswoosh@aol.com
OEC Administrator
Larry Erb
P.O. Box 1683
253 TRF Drive
93 Southwoods Drive
Weaverville, NC 28787
Burnsville, NC 28714
Weaverville NC 28787
(H) 828-658-0434
828-682-7148
(H) 828-645-4718
(O) 828-658-9133
ah334@yahoo.com
qcerbla@hotmail.com
RobertMTCH@aol.com
Deep South Mountain Region
Deep South Region Director
Sylvia Talley (Doug) (03)
Asst Deep South Reg. Director (03)
Brent Bowman
Senior Coordinator
Chris Brecher
Cloudmont (01)
Bob Palik
5534 Woodberry Circle
Marietta, GA 30068
2489 Oostanaula Drive NE
Atlanta, Ga. 30319
5360 Point South Drive
Gainesville, GA 30504
1306 Hiwan Trail
Huntsville, AL 35802
(H) 770-552-8968
(C) 770-314-8079
snowmedic@mindspring.com
(H) 404-869-8286
(O) 770-543-0183
brent2489@bellsouth.net
(H) 770-297-7940
chrisbrecher@charter.net
(H) 256-881-4348
(O) 256-726-6403
rpalik@comcast.net
Sapphire (PR) (99)
Ben Tholkes
P.O. Box 2936
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(H) 828-293-7134
tholkes@WCU.EDU
Sapphire (PD)
Bobby Bryson
P.O. Box 34
Glenville NC 28736
Sky Valley(PR)
Celeste Bernstein
100 Shaker Hollow
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(H) 770-552-2755
celestebernstein@mindspring.com
Smoky Mountain Nordic
Don Jones
1906 Belaire Drive
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(H) 931-455-0137
(O) 931-454-4893
dwjones@edge.net
OEC Administrator
Ken Collins
235 Churchhill Ct.
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(H) 770-719-0781
kcollins@unioncityga.org
Instructor Development &
Chief Examiner
"See Smoky Mountain"
16
Ski Area Managers
Appalachian Ski Mtn.
Brad Moretz, Gn Mgr
P.O. Box 106
Blowing Rock NC 28605
(O) 828-295-7828
(H) 828-264-3501
FAX 828-295-3277
Beech Mtn Ski Resort
Wayne Hoilman, Gn Mgr
P.O. Box 1118
1007 Beech Mtn Pkwy
Banner Elk NC 28604
(O) 828-387-2011
FAX 828-387-4952
www.appskimtn.com
www.skibeech.com
Cloudmont Ski Area
Gary Jones, Mgr
Marsha Hair, Asst Mgr
P.O. Box 435
Mentone AL 35984
256-634-4344
Massanutten Village
Steve Showalter
Kenny Hess (Asst. Mgr)
P.O. Box 1227
Harrisonburg VA 22803-1227
540-289-9441
www.Cloudmont.com
Bryce Resort
Horst Locher
Scott Rao, GM
P.O. Box 3
Basye VA 22810
540-856-2121
FAX 540-856-4069
Cataloochee
Tony Waddell, Gn Mgr
Chris Bates (Asst. Mgr)
1080 Ski Lodge Rd
Maggie Valley NC 28751
828-926-0285/fax 0354
tbrown@cataloochee.com
www.cataloochee.com
Ober Gatlinburg
Cy Anders (Pres.)
Keith Robinson, GM
Bruce Anders (Asst Mgr)
1001 Parkway
Gatlinburg TN 37738
Sky Valley
Steve Mason
P.O. Box 1
Sky Valley GA 30537
706-746-5302
FAX 706-746-5198
111 Stillwater Ln #202
FAX 540-289-6414
865-436-5423
www.massresort.com
FAX 865-430-3920
Dillard GA 30537
www.obergatlinburg.com
ski2bhi@alltel.net
www.skyvalley.com
Sapphire
OPEN
PO Box 2048
Cashiers, NC 28717
828-743-1164
Ski Hawksnest
Leonard Cottom
Lenny Cottom
1800 Skyland Drive
Seven Devils NC 28604
Snowshoe
Bruce Pittet
P.O. Box 10
Snowshoe WV 26209
304-572-1000
Sugar Mountain
Gunther Jochl, GM
P.O. Box 369
Banner Elk NC 28604
828-898-4521
www.skisapphire.com
704-963-6563
FAX 304-572-1027
800-784-2768
FAX 828-898-6384
www.skisugar.com
The Homestead
Michael Valach
Director of Outdoor Activities
P.O. Box 2000
Hot Springs, VA 24445
540-839-7721
FAX 540-839-7959
Timberline
Amos Bennett Mtn Ops
Barbara Harmon Mktg Mgr
HC # 70 Box 488
Davis WV 26260
304-866-4801
FAX 304-866-4600
Michael.valach@ourclub.com
www.timberlineresort.com
White Grass Ski Touring
Chip Chase
Rt. 1, Box 299
Davis WV 26260
304-866-4114
Wintergreen
Jay Roberts,Dir of Mtn Ops.
Robert Ashton CEO
Wintergreen Resort
P.O. Box 706
Wintergreen VA 22958
434-325-2200
FAX 434-325-8001
www.WintergreenResort.com
Winterplace Ski Resort
Dennis Kinsella
Box 1
Flat Top WV 25841
(O) 304-787-3221 x133
(H) 304-763-4063
Fax 304-787-9885
Wolf Laurel Slopes, Inc.
Orville English (Pres)
Johnny Goen (Asst Mgr)
578 Valley View Circle
Mars Hill NC 28754
828-689-4111
800-817-4111
denniskinsella@winterplace.com
FAX 828-689-9819
www.winterplace.com
www.skiwolflaurel.com
wolflaurel@verizon.net
NNN
Southern Division Calendars
(Material in these calendars represents information available at press time. Updates prior to the next issue of
Southern Cross will be posted on line at www.nsp.org/divisions/southern/)
Southern Division Events
Southern Cross Deadlines for 2004-2005
SEP
JAN
MAY
6
20
16
FALL SOUTHERN CROSS DEADLINE
MIDWINTER SOUTHERN CROSS DEADLINE
SPRING SOUTHERN CROSS DEADLINE
JUL
AUG
AUG
SEPT
SEPT
17
20
21
15
16
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PLANNING MTG
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
FALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
SSAA MEETING
NSAA WORKSHOP
SOUTHERN CROSS EDITOR
Teresa Stewart - sceditor@bellsouth.net
6-Sep-04
20-Jan-05
16-May-05
Division Meeting Events for 2004-2005
WYTHEVILLE
WYTHEVILLE
WYTHEVILLE
MASSANUTTEN
MASANUTTEN
HOLIDAY INN 800-842-7652
BARTEK DREWNOWSKI 540-289-4955
17
HOLIDAY INN - MEETING BEGINS AT 12 NOON
HOLIDAY INN - MEETING BEGINS AT 8:30PM
HOLIDAY INN - MEETING BEGINS AT 8:00AM
20-Jul-04
Southern
Southern Division
Division Events
Events (continued)
(continued)
Division Meeting Events for 2004-2005
APR
APR
29
30
SPRING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
WV HOSTING
WV HOSTING
TBD
TBD
WV HOSTING
WV HOSTING
TBD
TBD
JUL
AUG
16
19
SUMMER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
WYTHEVILLE
WYTHEVILLE
AUG
AUG
20
21
FALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
NEW PATROL REP. COURSE
WYTHEVILLE
WYTHEVILLE VA
TBD
HOLIDAY INN - MEETING BEGINS AT 8:00AM
FOR ALL NEW LINE PERSONNEL
APR
JUL
JUL
15
1
1
NEXT SEASONS BUDGETS REQUESTS
FINAL YEAR END BUDGET SUBMISSIONS
PATROL FINANCIAL REPORTS (990'S)
ANNUALLY
ANNUALLY
ANNUALLY
APR
1
AWARDS NOMINATIONS
ANNUALLY
NAT'L OR LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATIONS
APR
APR
1
1
PATROL REPS END OF YEAR REPORT
OFFICERS END OF YEAR REPORT
ANNUALLY
ANNUALLY
APR
1
SUPERVISORS END OF YEAR REPORT
ANNUALLY
1-Jul-05
1-Jul-05
Division Reporting Deadlines for 2004-2005
BUDGET SUBMISSIONS
JIM UNDERWOOD 865-483-3675
jnu@icx.net
jnu@icx.net
jnu@icx.net
AWARDS SUBMISSIONS
JOHN DOBSON
JDobson4@aol.com
ANYTIME - SEND TO CHAIN OF COMMAND LISTED ON APPLICATION - MUST BE SIGNED IN PROPER ORDER.
END OF YEAR REPORT SUBMISSIONS
MORGAN ARMSTRONG
RESPECTIVE SUPERVISOR
RMASP@Adelphia.net
RESPECTIVE SUPERVISOR
Certified Events for 2005
JAN
22/23 CERTIFIED CLINIC
SNOWSHOE
LESLIE CARTER 434-325-1262
JAN
MAR
29/30 CERTIFIED CLINIC
17 CERTIFIED PRE EVALUATION CLINIC
WINTERGREEN
SNOWSHOE
MAR
18/19 CERTIFIED EVALUATION
SNOWSHOE
West Virginia Calendar
OEC Courses and Challenges held in Region for 2004-2005
OCT
NOV
5
22
WINTERPLACE OEC COURSE START
SNOWSHOE OEC COURSE START
BECKLEY WV
SNOWSHOE
WALTER WATSON 304-253-6963
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
AUG
29
OEC PRE REFRESHER @ WINTERPLACE
WINTERPLACE
JORGE MCMURRAY 304-252-3345
SEP
OCT
OCT
18
9
23
OEC PRE REFRESHER @ TIMBERLINE
OEC PRE REFRESHER @ SNOWSHOE
OEC REFRESHER @ WINTERPLACE
TIMBERLINE
SNOWSHOE
WINTERPLACE
JANETTE BENNETT 304-866-4925
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
JORGE MCMURRAY 304-252-3345
OCT
OCT
23
30
OEC REFRESHER @TIMBERLINE
OEC REFRESHER @ SNOWSHOE
TIMBERLINE
SNOWSHOE
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
OCT
24
WINTERPLACE CPR REFRESHER
WINTERPLACE
OEC Events held in Region for 2004-2005
CPR Events held in Region for 2004-2005
DEANNA WATSON 304-253-6963
Educational Courses for 2004-2005
DEC
11
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE
WINTERPLACE
GREG RASH 502-423-0261
11-Nov-04
DEC
DEC
18
SKI ENHANCEMENT CLINIC
SNOWSHOE
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
18-Nov-04
19
DEC
20
TOBOGGAN ENHANCEMENT CLINIC
BASIC/SR EXAMINERS CLINIC
SNOWSHOE
SNOWSHOE
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
19-Nov-04
20-Nov-04
FEB
FEB
MAR
12
12
6
WOMENS ONLY CLINIC
SKI ENHANCEMENT CLINIC
MTR LEVEL 1
SNOWSHOE
SNOWSHOE
SNOWSHOE
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
12-Jan-05
12-Jan-05
6-Feb-05
JAN
8
BASIC OEC CLINIC
SNOWSHOE
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
JAN
JAN
JAN
9
9
29
BASIC S&T CLINIC
BASIC TELEMARK CLINIC
BASIC OEC EVALUATION
SNOWSHOE
WINTERPLACE
SNOWSHOE
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
TOM WAGNER 304-787-3221
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
JAN
FEB
FEB
FEB
FEB
MAR
30
5
6
26
27
5
BASIC S&T EVALUATION
SR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CLINIC
SENIOR S&T CLINIC
SENIOR S&T CLINIC
BASIC OEC EVALUATION
SNOWSHOE
TIMBERLINE
SNOWSHOE
WINTERPLACE
WINTERPLACE
TIMBERLINE
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
STEVE CVECHKO 304-776-8540
JAN STARR 304-572-6713
TOM WAGNER 304-469-8039
TOM WAGNER 304-787-3221
MAR
MAR
6
13
BASIC S & T EVALUATION
SR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EVAL
TIMBERLINE
WINTERPLACE
STEVE CVECHKO 304-776-8540
TOM WAGNER 304-787-3221
Region Events for 2004-2005
Virginia Calendar
SEP
OCT
11
30
OEC COURSE STARTS @ WINTERGREEN
OEC COURSE STARTS @ MASSANUTTEN
WINTERGREEN
MASSANUTTEN
TUCKER CROLIUS 434-325-8060
DEC
19
OEC EVALUATION @ WINTERGREEN
WINTERGREEN
TED FORBES 434-979-7586
SEP
OCT
OCT
OCT
OCT
OCT
OCT
OCT
25
2
2
3
16
17
23
24
PRE-REFRESHER @ WINTERGREEN
PRE-REFRESHER @ BRYCE
PRE-REFRESHER @ MASSANUTTEN
OEC REFRESHER @ BRYCE - Lift Evac
WINTERGREEN ON-THE HILL
OEC REFRESHER @ WINTERGREEN
OEC REFRESHER @ MASSANUTTEN
MASSANUTTEN ON-THE-HILL
WINTERGREEN
BRYCE
NANCY DiBENNEDETTO 202-877-1423
MASSANUTTEN
WILL DRURY 540-478-4631
BRYCE
WINTERGREEN
ROCKFISH VALLEY SCH TUCKER CROLIUS 434-325-8061
MASSANUTTEN
WILL DRURY 540-478-4631
MASSANUTTEN
OCT
OCT
29
30
PRE-REFRESHER @ HOMESTEAD
OEC REFRESHER @ HOMESTEAD
HOMESTEAD
HOMESTEAD
JEFF SMITH 757-851-8921
JEFF SMITH 757-851-8922
18
Virginia Calendar (continued)
JUN
JUN
SEP
12
19
26
BRYCE CPR REFRESHER/MEETING/COOKOUT
WINTERGREEN CPR/ANNUAL MEETING/PICNIC
CPR REFRESHER @ WINTERGREEN
NOV
DEC
MAR
20
11
12
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT
PATROLLER ENRICHMENT SEMINAR
AVALANCHE AWARENESS
JUN
AUG
OCT
NOV
NOV
DEC
DEC
JAN
JAN
JAN
JAN
FEB
FEB
MAR
12
15
3
13
26
11
12
8
9
22
23
19
20
13
BRYCE SPRING MEETING
MASSANUTTEN HOO-HA BIKE RACE
FALL MEETING
MASSANUTTEN SKI SWAP
WINTERGREEN SKI SWAP
MASSANUTTEN TRANSFER ORIENTATION
WINTERGREEN TRANSFER ORIENTATION
SENIOR SKI CLINIC - FULL DAY
SENIOR TOBOGGAN CLINIC - FULL DAY
SENIOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CLINIC
SENIOR S&T CLINIC
SENIOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EVAL
SENIOR S & T EVALUATION
MASSANUTTEN PICNIC
BRYCE
WINTERGREEN
WINTERGREEN
Educational Courses held in Region for 2004-2005
WINTERGREEN
HOMESTEAD
WINTERGREEN
KENN BUCKNER 919-645-6615
MARY UNDERWOOD 865-483-3675
MIKE FISHER 434-296-8486
20-Oct-04
11-Nov-04
12-Feb-05
Events held in the Region for 2004-2005
BRYCE
MASSANUTTEN
BRYCE
MASSANUTTEN
WINTERGREEN
MASSANUTTEN
WINTERGREEN
WINERGREEN
WINERGREEN
MASSANUTTEN
MASSANUTTEN
WINTERGREEN
WINTERGREEN
MASSANUTTEN
KENNY HESS 540-289-4954
KENNY HESS 540-289-4955
JIM CMCASLIN
ED POUNCEY 703-266-2943
DAVE QUIDORT 919-363-7935
DAVE QUIDORT 919-363-7935
Blue Ridge Calendar
JUNE
AUG
OCT
19
31
23,24
OEC E-course Orientation
OEC Course
OEC CHALLENGE
HICKORY
BOONE
SUGAR MTN
SEP
OCT
NOV
AUG
TERESA STEWART 704-718-5675 (cell)
CHARLES LENTZ 828-264-5261
LARRY FLEMING 828-437-8448
11
2
6
OEC INSTRUCTOR (PRE) REFRESHER
OEC REFRESHER-Grandfather
OEC REFRESHER-Carolina Highlands
APPALACHIAN
VALLE CRUCES
BANNER ELK
7,8
CPR / BIKE RACE
SUGAR MTN
HICKORY @ 8:30 am
lentzcl@watauga.k12.nc.us
SUGAR MTN @ 8:30am
LISA ADAMS 828-387-2891
MARK REES 704-896-0747
MARK REES 704-896-0747
BEGINS @ 8:30 am
VALLE CRUCES ELEMENTARY
LEES MCRAE COLLEGE
MARY SELF 336-759-0263
mself@wfubmc.edu
JUN
JUN
26
27
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
ASHEVILLE
ASHEVILLE
LARRY BOST 828-322-1315
HEART TOWER@MISSION HOSP/RM E390
JULY
AUG
SEPT
OCT
DEC
DEC
JAN
24
7,8
25
9
4
5
8
APPALACHIAN Bd MEETING
CPR/BIKE RACE
HAWKSNEST Golf Tournament
OCTOBERFEST
SENIOR EMERGENCY MGMT CLINIC
REGION S&T EXAMINERS CLINIC
SENIOR S&T CLINIC
MOORESVILLE
SUGAR MTN
HAWKSNEST
SUGAR MTN
BEECH MTN
APPALACHIAN
BEECH MTN
TONY RAY 828-478-9317
MARY SELF 336-759-0263
JONATHAN HALE 336-403-9622
FLYNN HARRIS 704-366-5487
HARVEY VARNER 336-785-4533
TONY TINGLE 865-220-9456
8:30 AM
8:30AM
8:30AM
JAN
JAN
JAN
JAN
FEB
MAR
9
22
23
29,30
12
6
SR EMERGENCY MGMT EVALUATION
SENIOR S & T EVALUATION
SUGAR MTN
BEECH MTN
BEECH MTN
HAWKSNEST
HAWKSNEST
APPALACHIAN
HARVEY VARNER 336-785-4533
8:30AM
8:30AM
8:30AM
8:30AM
8:30AM
8:30AM
26-May-04
27-May-04
Smoky Mountain Calendar
JUN
JUL
JUL
DEC
12
19
28
11-13
OCT
OCT
NOV
NOV
NOV
NOV
NOV
NOV
NOV
JAN
9
6
6
6
7
6
7
20
21
8
OCT
OCT
OCT
NOV
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
JUN
JUN
AUG
DEC
DEC
26
27
14
4
4
OEC COURSE @ ATLANTA
OEC ELECTRONIC COURSE
OEC COURSE @ GATLINBURG
OEC CHALLENGE
ATLANTA AREA
HICKORY, NC
GATLINBURG AREA
CATALOOCHEE, NC
OEC INST. REFRESH @ CATALOOCHEE
OEC INST. REFRESH @ GATLINBURG
OEC INST. REFRESH @ WOLF LAUREL
OEC REFRESHER @ CATALOOCHEE
CATALOOCHEE ON THE HILL
OEC REFRESHER @ GATLINBURG
GATLINBURG ON THE HILL
OEC REFRESHER @ WOLF LAUREL
WOLF LAUREL ON THE HILL
SMOKY MTN NORDIC ON THE HILL
CATALOOCHEE, NC
KNOXVILLE, TN
ASHEVILLE, NC
CATALOOCHEE, NC
CATALOOCHEE,NC
GATLINBURG, TN
GATLINBURG, TN
ASHEVILLE, NC
WOLF LAUREL, NC
SMOKY MT NATL PK
ATLANTA CPR REFRESHER
GATLINBURG CPR REFRESHER
CATALOOCHEE CPR REFRESHER
ASHEVILLE CPR REFRESHER
ATLANTA, GA
GATLINBURG, TN
MAGGIE VALLEY,NC
ASHEVILLE, NC
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE
AVALANCHE FUNDAMENTALS
MTR LEVEL 1
ASHEVILLE
ASHEVILLE, NC
CULLOWHEE, NC
CULLOWHEE,NC
CULLOWHEE, NC
KEN COLLINS 770-719-0781
LARRY BOST 704-865-7484
BRANDON OLSON 865-471-5197
ANN CHRISTENSON 770-394-5869
INTERNET OEC COURSE
TOM RAUDORF 865-483-5818
BRENT GALLOWAY 865-494-5499
RHONDA SMITH 828-645-9171
TOM RAUDORF 865-483-5818
DAN GREENE 770-640-6396
BRENT GALLOWAY 865-494-5499
BRANDON OLSON 865-471-5197
RHONDA SMITH 828-645-9171
BOB MITCHELL 828-658-0434
ANDY MEACHAN 865-494-8838
CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA
PELLISSIPPI ST.TECH.COM.COL.
WOLF LAUREL SKI AREA
PELLISSIPPI ST.TECH.COM.COL.
GATLINBURG SKI AREA
WOLF LAUREL SKI AREA
WOLF LAUREL SKI AREA @ 9AM
MELANIE WOLFORD 770-426-4182
TBD
TBD
TBD
KINCAID MIDDLE SCHOOL
TBD
TBD
TBD
LARRY BOST 828-322-1315
BOB LANDIN (770) 640-6771
DENNIS SLAGLE 919-528-9279
BEN THOLKES 828-293-7134
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WESTERN CAROLINA UNIV.
26-May-04
27-May-04
14-Jul-04
4-Nov-04
4-Nov-04
Smoky Mountain Calendar (continued)
DEC
JAN
JAN
FEB
FEB
FEB
2-5
8
23
13
6
27
ATLANTA SKI SWAP SALE
EXAMINER'S PROFICIENCY CLINIC
SENIOR S&T CLINIC
SR S&T EVALUATION
SR OEC CLINIC
SR OEC EVALUATION
ATLANTA, GA
WOLF LAUREL, NC
GATLINBURG, TN
GATLINBURG, TN
CATALOOCHEE,NC
CATALOOCHEE,NC
ANN CHRISTENSON 770-394-5869
PHIL CRITCHER 828-684-8721
BOB BREWSTER 828-684-8100
BOB BREWSTER 828-684-8100
BEN RAY 828-675-0896
LARRY ERB 828-645-4718
COBB GALLERIA SPECIALTY MALL
Deep South Calendar
June 12
June 26
Aug. 14
Aug. 22
Aug. 28
OEC Course –Atlanta
PES
Instructor Development
Fall Officers Meeting
OEC Refresher Planning
Meeting
Sept. 11
OEC Instructor Refresher
Sept. 25
Atlanta OEC Final
Evaluation
Oct. 16-17 MTR I
Nov. 6
OEC Refresher for
Cloudmont/Sky Valley
Nov. 6
OEC Refresher for Sapphire
Nov. 7
Sky Valley On-the-Hill
Nov. 20-21 MTR II
Dec. 4
Dec. 19
Jan. 23
Feb. 6
Feb. 13
Avalanche Awareness
Sapphire On-the-Hill
Sr. S&T Clinic
Basic S&T Evaluation
Sr. S&T Evaluation
Atlanta, GA
Ashville, NC
Ashville, NC
Wytheville, VA
Atlanta, GA
Ken Collins
Mary Underwood
Bob Landin
Sylvia Talley
Mike Boggs
(770)306-6860
(865)483-3675
(770)640-6771
(770) 552-8968
(770) 822-0024
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
Mike Boggs
Ken Collins
(770) 822-0024
(770) 306-6860
Cullowee, NC
Atlanta, GA
Ben Tholkes
Mike Boggs
(828) 293-7134
(770) 822-0024
Cataloochee
Sky Valley, GA
Smoky Mtns.
Nat. Park
Cullowee, NC
Sapphire, NC
Gatlinburg, TN
Sky Valley, GA
Gatlinburg, TN
Ben Tholkes
Celeste Bernstein
Don Jones
(828) 293-7134
(770) 552-2755
(931) 455-0137
Dennis Slagle
Ben Tholkes
Chris Brecher
Brent Bowman
Chris Brecher
(919) 528-9279
(828) 293-7134
(770) 297-7940
(404) 869-8286
(770) 297-7940
Southern Cross / National Ski Patrol
c/o Bob Weed
2609 Willena Drive, Huntsville, AL 35803
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Southern Cross - Southern Division

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